The Secrets to Properly Convert Your Images to Black & White
There are a lot of ways to convert a color photo to B&W, but have you ever considered what goes into doing it with the highest level of control by harnessing some of Photoshop’s most powerful tools? If not, then join Viktor Fejes for a deep dive into how to properly convert your photos to B&W. No matter what method you use to convert to B&W you are always concerned with removing color, controlling contrast and tonality, and enhancing detail. In this class Viktor steps you through his B&W workflow and demonstrates techniques for using adjustment layers, creating a LUT for re-use, dodging and burning, manipulating tonal values locally, bringing out detail, adding grain, and so much more to achieve that B&W mood you had in your minds eye from the start. You’ll come away with a new set of techniques and a greater understanding for the fundamentals of B&W conversions.
Release Date: 2019-11-14
Lessons
Introduction
The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 20 seconds
What Makes a Color Image?
Increase your understanding of what a color image is comprised of in Photoshop.
Duration: 6 mins 21 seconds
Exploring B&W Conversion in Camera Raw
Viktor demonstrates how B&W conversion can happen in the Camera Raw plug-in, and a possible limitation.
Duration: 4 mins 15 seconds
Exploring Conversion to B&W in Photoshop
Using a color wheel Viktor investigates converting color to B&W in Photoshop, and then begins to work on an actual photo.
Duration: 5 mins 0 seconds
Adjusting Tonal Contrast
After removing the color, Viktor turns his attention to adjusting tonal contrast.
Duration: 12 mins 20 seconds
Introducing a Hint of Color
For some photos it can be helpful to add in some color into the photo.
Duration: 2 mins 10 seconds
Creating a LUT
It is possible to create a look up table from your previous adjustments to be able to re-apply those settings on other photos.
Duration: 6 mins 12 seconds
Manipulate Local Tonal Values
Using a series of adjustment layers and masks, Viktor shows how we can make focused tonal adjustments to specific regions of the photo.
Duration: 11 mins 0 seconds
Dodging and Burning
Dodging and burning is the process of lightening and darkening different parts of the image to enhance tonal values.
Duration: 14 mins 11 seconds
Enhance Details
Viktor demonstrates multiple techniques for enhancing details.
Duration: 14 mins 5 seconds
Adding Grain
A little bit of grain can add a nostalgic feel to your B&W conversions.
Duration: 10 mins 28 seconds
Recap of Steps
Viktor wraps up the class with a review of all steps we’ve taken to produce the final image.
Duration: 2 mins 12 seconds